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Associations among high altitude, allergic rhinitis, and bronchial hyperreactivity

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https://doi.org/10.2399/jmu.2017001006
Oğhan, F., & Erdim, İbrahim. (2017). Associations among high altitude, allergic rhinitis, and bronchial hyperreactivity. ENT Updates, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.2399/jmu.2017001006
Volume 7 Issue 1 (2017)
Copyright (c) 2017 Fatih Oğhan, İbrahim Erdim
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Authors

  • Fatih Oğhan
    Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Dumlupınar University, Kütahya, Turkey
  • İbrahim Erdim ENT Clinic, Tokat Erbaa State Hospital, Tokat, Turkey

Allergic respiratory diseases are common public health problem. Although several treatment options, some of patients cannot manage to get satisfactory recovery. High altitude (HA) is shown as a natural additive and/or salvage therapy option for this patient group. We aimed to present the effect of HA on allergic rhinitis and bronchial hyperreactivity in company with literature.

Keywords:

High altitude allergic rhinitis bronchial hyperreactivity